Insta360
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Modular 360 system with dual 1-inch Leica co-engineered sensors, 6K 360 video, 21MP photos, and best-in-class low light for 360.
$999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
Insta360
X3
5.7K 360 camera with dual 1/2-inch 48MP sensors, 72MP photos, 4K single-lens mode, and IPX8 10m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
X3 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Wins
X3
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX3 has higher Waterproof depth (10 m vs 0 m)
- BX3 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 21 MP)
- BX3 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 3,200)
- AONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 129 × 50 mm
239 g (0.53 lb / 8.43 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X3
46 × 114 × 33 mm
180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 7mm wider, 15mm taller, and 16mm thicker than X3.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 59 g heavier than X3.
Depth (front-to-back): 50mm ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition · 33mm X3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 129 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X3
46 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
53 × 50 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X3
46 × 33 mm
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 53.2, 129.3, 49.5
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds PureShot, PureShot HDR
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 114, 33.1
Waterproof depth
10 m vs 0 m — higher is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 21 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds Active HDR
Battery capacity
1800 mAh vs 1350 mAh — higher is better
Weight
180 g vs 239 g — lower is better
Battery runtime
81 min vs 62 min — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition
Pros
- ✓Dual 1-inch sensors
- ✓6K 360 video
- ✓Leica imaging
- ✓Modular ONE RS platform
Cons
- –IPX3 only (not submersible)
- –Heavy modular setup
- –62 min runtime at 6K30
X3
Pros
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓5.7K60 360 video
- ✓Great value used
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –No 8K vs X4
- –Single-lens capped at 4K30
- –Older AI editing
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or X3?
X3 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X3?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is 21 MP and X3 is 72 MP, so the X3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X3?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic), while X3 uses FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition or the X3?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition reaches 20 fps electronic. X3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X3?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition weighs 239 g and X3 weighs 180 g, so the X3 is 59 g lighter.
Do the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X3 record 4K video?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: 6K (max), 4K up to 30p. X3: 4K up to 30p.
Are the ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition and X3 weather sealed?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition: Yes. X3: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition is rated for about 62 minutes of continuous recording and X3 for about 81 minutes, giving the X3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition launched at $999 and X3 at $449. The X3 is $550 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 press materials.